SHRIMP BOIL IN A CROCK POT

Shrimp Boil in a Crock Pot

Ingredients: 

• 14 cups of water
• 1/4 – 1/3 cup of spicy boil seafood seasoning ( I used Zatarain’s, but Old Bay would be good too)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 head of garlic, halved
• 1 large yellow onion, largely diced
• 4 stalks of celery, cut into large 1″ chunks
• 2 1/2 – 3 pounds of small redskinned potatoes, washed and skin left on
• 3 ears of corn, shucked and cut into quarters
• 2 pounds of sausage ( I used smoked, but andouille or kielbasa would work too), cut into 3″ pieces
• 2 pounds of 31-35 count shrimp (sometimes referred to as medium shrimp) deviened with shell on
• 3 pounds of lemons, halved (optional)

Instructions: 

1. Add water, seasoning, bay leaf, garlic, onion, celery and potatoes to 6 quart or larger Crock-Pot® .
2. Cook for 4 – 6 hours on low, until fork pierces potatoes easily.
3. Add corn and sausage.
4. Cook on low for additional 1 – 2 hours.
5. Add shrimp.
6. Cook on low for additional 20 – 35 minutes. You want the shrimp to be pink, but not overcooked.
7. Scoop out with slotted spoon and serve immediately with halved lemons for squeezing over meal. The easiest way to serve is to spread several layers of newspaper onto you table and evenly spread out the contents from the crock pot so that everyone can help themselves.